Reeling AJ Allmendinger gets support from Penske and others after long weekend in Detroit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – AJ Allmendinger is getting an outpouring of support after a pair of crashes in Detroit over the weekend.

That includes kind words from the man who has stood by him all along.

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Roger Penske on Monday shrugged off Allmendinger's poor showing in the IndyCar doubleheader races at Belle Isle, where Allmendinger failed to complete a single lap. He crashed at the start of both races.

The team owner said chalked it up as "just a tough weekend."

Allmendinger is beating himself up over his two accidents, apologizing in interviews and on Twitter.

Several drivers sent him words of encouragement, including three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti. He tweeted to Allmendinger to keep his chin up, and that the driver proved his talent in the Indianapolis 500.